Essex Hemphill
Known for
Acting
Born
1967-04-16 · 28 (at death)
Died
1995-11-09
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Essex Hemphill

Essex Hemphill was an openly gay American poet and activist. He is known for his contributions to the Washington, D.C. art scene in the 1980s, and for openly discussing the topics pertinent to the African-American gay community.